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Ruble, Elizabeth

Description

This ruble was minted in Russia in 1757 during the reign of Elizabeth Petrovna. Elizabeth disposed the infant Ivan VI and was named Peter IIIs successor on November 18, 1742. She ruled Russia from 1741 until her death on December 25, 1761.

Obverse text: Elizabeth the Empress and Autocrat of all Russia / SPB

Obverse image: Portrait of Elizabeth.

Reverse text: Ruble / 1757 / coin

Reverse image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a two-headed eagle wearing a shield with a mounted figure of Saint George. Imperial crowns on each eagle head stands for the unity and sovereignty of Russia, the orb and scepter grasped in the eagle's toes are traditional heraldic symbols.

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